What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Engineer position at Veolia Environnement SA?
The Field Service Engineer is responsible for precommissioning and commissioning of Water Treatment plants. Supporting role during the operation and through the warranty process will be required on a case by cases basis.
Essential Responsibilities :
Commissioning of Water Treatment Plans by ensuring process equipment and control system perform per specifications.
Ability to perform specific PLC / HMI activities including but not limited to : control system IO checkout system networking program upload / download understanding of ladder logic function blocks and troubleshooting code and ability to write simple logic
Provide technical instruction and assistance to customer representatives regarding installation operation calibration repair and maintenance at customers sites
Manage activities of outside vendors and suppliers assuring services and supplies met project specifications and performance requirements.
Develop Standard Operating Procedures and log sheets to document and monitor equipment operation.
Develop and execute Commissioning Schedules and Performance Plans.
Develop and execute classroom and handson training regarding operation and maintenance of process equipment.
Participate in Model Reviews Engineering Design Meetings and Safety in Design reviews in order to ensure accessibility maintenance and operation of process equipment.
Perform control system factory acceptance tests with Clients and clientdesignated representatives.
Perform aftermarket services such as site inspection equipment inspection and operator training.
Maintain strong safety mindset to assure the executed work reflects the technical requirements within Veolia safety standards
Prepare timely and accurate technical reports for customer records and a reference for future outages
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as water treatment chemistry calculations determination of test reliability and validity analysis of budgets and monitoring Time & Material (T&M) contract
costs.
Troubleshoot alignment issues and plumb adjustment figures (plane geometry).
Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Improve operations and determine if design works will not work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
color vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; possible exposure to loud noise level on site. The
site assignments shall be in foreign countries and may involve accommodations at remote work camps. Many
water treatment facilities are located outside and work activities will be outdoors.
Qualifications :
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors Degree or College Diploma with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the water treatment field.
Strong focus on customer relationships (both external and internal customers). Understands balance between customer and Veolia teams.
Knowledge of and / or demonstrated ability to learn equipment and process startup related to Veolia WTS products and systems including but not limited to UF / MBR RO / EDI / ED / EDR ion exchange and thermal
technologies.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and remotely with project teams.
Possess basic water treatment chemistry knowledge and communicate that information to others.
Must know mechanical hydraulics electrical piping welding specifics and civil notations.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Valid passport.
Meet qualifications to apply for TN or L1 visa.
Ability to travel extensively (7080% 250 days / year) throughout North America and to other places in the
world.
Valid drivers license.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
o Experience in Commissioning Construction or Services.
Bachelor Degree in engineering or equivalent from an accredited University or College.
Mechanical experience and knowhow (hands on reading and interpreting drawings etc.) particularly with water treatment equipment (pumps valves instrumentation relief valves regulators pneumatic systems etc..)
Electrical experience and knowhow (hands on reading and interpreting drawings etc.) particularly with electrical panels and water treatment equipment.
Ability to plan multiple priorities and focus on the most important ones.
Ability to adapt quickly to new problems clients and situations.
Training in LockOut / TagOut procedures preferred.
Operating experience with water treatment equipment including; UF / MBR reverse osmosis (RO) systems microfiltration clarification and conventional filtration evaporators or crystallizers.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.
Remote Work : Employment Type :
Fulltime
